Liverpool are believed to be willing to allow him out on loan, if the deal is right for them. Cole enjoyed a season-long loan at French club Lille last term but

Galatasaray might have more trouble in persuading him to play in Turkey.

The ambitious Turkish League leaders have former Liverpool players Albert Riera and Milan Baros among their ranks, along with ex-Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue and former Bolton striker Johan Elmander, and would be able to afford a decent percentage of Cole's wages.